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THE INDEPENDENT VOICE ON CAMPUS AND IN ATHENS THE POST Wednesday, April 15,2009 thcpost. ohiou.edu Our 69th year Judge sets bond at $2 million for Somali murder suspects Dave Hendricks Web Editor A county judge set bond at $2 million yesterday for two 17-year-old Somali men, each charged with felony murder and two counts of aggravated robbery. If convicted, Abdifatah Abdi, 17, and Mohat Osman, 17, could spend the rest of their lives in prison for their role in the shooting death of 39-yearold Donnie Putnam. Investigators say Abdifatah Abdi and Mohat Osman carried guns to a trailer in New Marshfield, planning to steal cash and possibly drugs from its occupants. During an ensuing gunfight, someone fatally shot Putnam in the chest. Investigators haven't said who killed Putnam or whether they have located the gun that caused his death. In February, a grand jury indicted two others—Hamda A. Jama, 21, and Phillip D. Boler on felony murder and aggravated robbery charges. All four planned to rob the house and will be tried for Putnam's death, according to court documents and statements from prosecutors. Investigators say a fifth marvJohn W. Perry Jr., fired back at the would-be robbers from inside the trailer, then fled the scene with a 9 mm pistol. Prosecutors arrested Perry for tampering with evidence. Abdifatah Abdi and Mohat Osman, Somali immigrants who now live in Columbus, grew up together, said Farhan Osman, Mohat Osman's older brother. Farhan Osman married Abdifatah Abdi's sister, Ismahan Abdi, linking the two families. "It doesn't look like a fair trial because of color, religion (and) all those things," Farhan Osman said. "We came here to have a good future peace, love (and) all that. If we wanted to kill people we would have stayed in our country." The families fed Somalia to escape the violence-ridden country It doesn't look like a fair trial because of color, religion (and) all those things. We came here to have a good future peace, love (and) all that. If we wanted to kill people we would have stayed in our country." Farhan Osman, brother of Mohat Osman Dave Hendricks WEB EDITOR Deputy Jeff Mayle uncuffs Abdifatah Abdi, 17, before an arraignment hearing yesterday. Name mix-ups cleared up 3 spellings later With a simple question, the county prosecutor yesterday ended two months of confusion surrounding the spelling of a murder suspect's first name. Sheriff's deputies, judges and prosecutors spelled Mohat Osman's name three different ways as he moved through Athens' courthouses. Osman initially lied to investigators about his name, calling himself Mohamud Jama a name that investigators now say belongs to the brother of another suspect in the murder. Investigators later said they'd discovered his real name: Mohat Osman. But when a grand jury indicted Osman for murder in February, his name was listed as Mahat Osman. Prosecutors dropped the charges in that indictment after learning Osman was actually 17, not 22. Osman went to juve- Mind the rhyme Jessica Neidhard | Staff Writer (bedbugs do bite) ggk EDERALAGENCIES are reacting to a growing popu- M of insects that emerge at night to feed on human blood bedbugs. The Environmental Protection Agency hosted its first-ever bedbug summit yesterday to provide state and local agencies with advice on how to deal with infestations, according to the Associated Press. Even on Ohio University's campus. students might have brought back more than memories and souvenirs from spring break bedbugs commonly attach themselves to humans while traveling. As their name states, these bloodsucking bugs are found in bed, usually after humans have traveled, said Susan Jones, associate professor in entomology at Ohio State University Extension."These are small insects that we call 'hitchhikers,'" Jones said. "They basically hide in luggage, furniture and bedding, waiting to latch on to humans." Bedbugs feed on both animal and human blood but prefer human blood. The bites are painless, but result in itchy welts around the bite area, Jones said. However, bedbugs are not known to transfer disease tohumans. "Humans are their main host for blood meals, so they hide themselves anywhere humans might be around," Jones said. Infestations are most common in hotels and apartment complexes where there is a high turnover rate of tenants, she said, adding that usually multiple rooms or apartments are infested. Representatives from both University Courtyard and University Commons said they've had no These are small insects that we call 'hitchhikers.' They basically hide in luggage, furniture and bedding, waiting to latch on to humans. Susan Jones Associate professor of entomology at Ohio State University Extension reports of bedbugs and periodically spray apartments with pesticides to get rid of any other insects. In Athens, businesses and residences are not required to report possible bedbug infestations to the City-County Health Department, but the agency does provide free bug identification."We haven't had any reported infestations, but we do get calls every week or so from people wanting information about bedbugs or how to identify them," said Adele Hanson, public health sanitarian with the Athens City-County Health Department. In addition to free bug identification services, the health department provides literature about bedbugs and recommends professional exterminators to anyone concerned about possible bedbug infestations, she said. "It's not a big problem in Athens so far, but we're here and ready should the bugs start to become a nuisance," she said. Even if bedbugs have yet to become a major problem in Athens, Jones still recommends that students take precautions when traveling or signing leases for apartments.Jones suggests that students ask landlords if they've dealt with bedbug infestations in the building and what the procedure is for dealing Sleep tight HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW TO AVOID BEDBUGS' BITE The "don't let the bedbugs bite" adage is true; bedbugs do bite, feeding on animal and human blood, especially. 2. The EPA classified bedbugs as public health pests in 2002. Bedbugs are visible to the naked eye, about the size of apple seeds. I Bedbugs are not known to transfer diseases to humans. Common pesticides like foggers or boric acid do not deter the bugs. Bedbugs reproduce and infest quickly, so multiple residences in the same area are usually infested. i To help prevent infestation, vacuum frequently and wash bed linens. <' Ask your landlord about bedbug infestations. '1 Always check hotel rooms for bedbugs or their black fecal droppings. SOURCE: Ohio State University Extension PROVIDED | Ohio State University Extension D.C. native brings 'serious' dedication to electronic sound Kelly Kettering Staff Writer Tall and articulate, DJ iShine is the clean-cut kid that can tuck his T-shirt into his jeans while holdin] the heavy hip-hop confidence of Kanye as he mixes beats. Known as DJ | iShine, Chris Summers is an Ohio University freshman from Washington, D.C., studying audio production, and he is serious about his music. "It's kind of weird, but when I was a little kid 1 would hear little sounds in my head and I thought, T need to get this out on a CD out of my head,'" Summers said. "In 2006, my parents invested money into music production equipment for me. It was really hard to convince them, because they thought it was just a fad." Summers proved his love of production was not just a whim when he entered OU last fall to study music production. In addition to school, he makes beats and DJs on the side. i "Currently I lam an electronic I DJ," Summers said. * "The difference between that and a hip-hop DJ is that they make the beats, but they get MCs to rap on their beats. When it comes to electronic DJs, you don't need a beat for the rapper so you can put the most random sounds on there. I feel like I have more creative control that way." Summers also has creative control over the music label that he created his senior year of high school, ISide Music. Fellow Athens hip-hop artists, including Je'an P, are on the label, too. "I came here with a mission, not just to hang around," Summers said. "I want to make music." And make music he does. His debut instrumental electro-hop album, Suite 11, drops Tuesday. Summers will give the album away as a free download for the first 24 hours of its release. When it comes to electronic DJs, you don't need a beat for a rapper so you can put the most random sounds on there. —DJ iShine, Christopher Summers if you WHAT: Beat Battle w/ DJ iShine WHEN: 9 p.m. Monday yW WHERE: The Union, 18W. Union St. ADMISSION: Free Sam Saccone | FOR THE POST Chris Summers, also known as DJ iShine, plans to make his new album available as a free download for 24 hours after its release on Tuesday. CRIME ALERT Student allegedly raped, kidnapped on Saturday Caitlin McGlade Staff Writer An Ohio University female student reported that two men kidnapped and raped her at Riverpark Towers at 2 a.m. Saturday. After allegedly forcing her out of the parking lot, the woman said the two men ignored her pleas to be released and "assaulted her by means of sexual conduct" at 33 N. McKinley St., Apt. 104. When they decided to release the woman, they warned her that they would follow her back to the party she had been at to ensure she wouldn't tell anyone what happened, according to the search warrant. Officers seized three used condoms and wrappers, one quilt and two blankets from the apartment and sent the evidence to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation for processing. No charges against the two OU upperclassmen who live there have been filed, Athens Police Officer Rick Olexa said. She reported the incident to the Athens Police Department and was taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital shortly after, Olexa said. cm43oso6@ohiou.edu See SOMALI, Page 3 See BEDBUGS, Page 3 See NAME, Page 3 See BOTW, Page 3 CAMPUS » Page 5 CONTRACTORS Construction bids could mean more money for Athens, OU. CULTURE » Page 4 TRANSLATION Pride Week panel talks about the T in LGBT. L&

THE INDEPENDENT VOICE ON CAMPUS AND IN ATHENS THE POST Wednesday, April 15,2009 thcpost. ohiou.edu Our 69th year Judge sets bond at $2 million for Somali murder suspects Dave Hendricks Web Editor A county judge set bond at $2 million yesterday for two 17-year-old Somali men, each charged with felony murder and two counts of aggravated robbery. If convicted, Abdifatah Abdi, 17, and Mohat Osman, 17, could spend the rest of their lives in prison for their role in the shooting death of 39-yearold Donnie Putnam. Investigators say Abdifatah Abdi and Mohat Osman carried guns to a trailer in New Marshfield, planning to steal cash and possibly drugs from its occupants. During an ensuing gunfight, someone fatally shot Putnam in the chest. Investigators haven't said who killed Putnam or whether they have located the gun that caused his death. In February, a grand jury indicted two others—Hamda A. Jama, 21, and Phillip D. Boler on felony murder and aggravated robbery charges. All four planned to rob the house and will be tried for Putnam's death, according to court documents and statements from prosecutors. Investigators say a fifth marvJohn W. Perry Jr., fired back at the would-be robbers from inside the trailer, then fled the scene with a 9 mm pistol. Prosecutors arrested Perry for tampering with evidence. Abdifatah Abdi and Mohat Osman, Somali immigrants who now live in Columbus, grew up together, said Farhan Osman, Mohat Osman's older brother. Farhan Osman married Abdifatah Abdi's sister, Ismahan Abdi, linking the two families. "It doesn't look like a fair trial because of color, religion (and) all those things," Farhan Osman said. "We came here to have a good future peace, love (and) all that. If we wanted to kill people we would have stayed in our country." The families fed Somalia to escape the violence-ridden country It doesn't look like a fair trial because of color, religion (and) all those things. We came here to have a good future peace, love (and) all that. If we wanted to kill people we would have stayed in our country." Farhan Osman, brother of Mohat Osman Dave Hendricks WEB EDITOR Deputy Jeff Mayle uncuffs Abdifatah Abdi, 17, before an arraignment hearing yesterday. Name mix-ups cleared up 3 spellings later With a simple question, the county prosecutor yesterday ended two months of confusion surrounding the spelling of a murder suspect's first name. Sheriff's deputies, judges and prosecutors spelled Mohat Osman's name three different ways as he moved through Athens' courthouses. Osman initially lied to investigators about his name, calling himself Mohamud Jama a name that investigators now say belongs to the brother of another suspect in the murder. Investigators later said they'd discovered his real name: Mohat Osman. But when a grand jury indicted Osman for murder in February, his name was listed as Mahat Osman. Prosecutors dropped the charges in that indictment after learning Osman was actually 17, not 22. Osman went to juve- Mind the rhyme Jessica Neidhard | Staff Writer (bedbugs do bite) ggk EDERALAGENCIES are reacting to a growing popu- M of insects that emerge at night to feed on human blood bedbugs. The Environmental Protection Agency hosted its first-ever bedbug summit yesterday to provide state and local agencies with advice on how to deal with infestations, according to the Associated Press. Even on Ohio University's campus. students might have brought back more than memories and souvenirs from spring break bedbugs commonly attach themselves to humans while traveling. As their name states, these bloodsucking bugs are found in bed, usually after humans have traveled, said Susan Jones, associate professor in entomology at Ohio State University Extension."These are small insects that we call 'hitchhikers,'" Jones said. "They basically hide in luggage, furniture and bedding, waiting to latch on to humans." Bedbugs feed on both animal and human blood but prefer human blood. The bites are painless, but result in itchy welts around the bite area, Jones said. However, bedbugs are not known to transfer disease tohumans. "Humans are their main host for blood meals, so they hide themselves anywhere humans might be around," Jones said. Infestations are most common in hotels and apartment complexes where there is a high turnover rate of tenants, she said, adding that usually multiple rooms or apartments are infested. Representatives from both University Courtyard and University Commons said they've had no These are small insects that we call 'hitchhikers.' They basically hide in luggage, furniture and bedding, waiting to latch on to humans. Susan Jones Associate professor of entomology at Ohio State University Extension reports of bedbugs and periodically spray apartments with pesticides to get rid of any other insects. In Athens, businesses and residences are not required to report possible bedbug infestations to the City-County Health Department, but the agency does provide free bug identification."We haven't had any reported infestations, but we do get calls every week or so from people wanting information about bedbugs or how to identify them," said Adele Hanson, public health sanitarian with the Athens City-County Health Department. In addition to free bug identification services, the health department provides literature about bedbugs and recommends professional exterminators to anyone concerned about possible bedbug infestations, she said. "It's not a big problem in Athens so far, but we're here and ready should the bugs start to become a nuisance," she said. Even if bedbugs have yet to become a major problem in Athens, Jones still recommends that students take precautions when traveling or signing leases for apartments.Jones suggests that students ask landlords if they've dealt with bedbug infestations in the building and what the procedure is for dealing Sleep tight HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW TO AVOID BEDBUGS' BITE The "don't let the bedbugs bite" adage is true; bedbugs do bite, feeding on animal and human blood, especially. 2. The EPA classified bedbugs as public health pests in 2002. Bedbugs are visible to the naked eye, about the size of apple seeds. I Bedbugs are not known to transfer diseases to humans. Common pesticides like foggers or boric acid do not deter the bugs. Bedbugs reproduce and infest quickly, so multiple residences in the same area are usually infested. i To help prevent infestation, vacuum frequently and wash bed linens.